Saint Patrick’s Day : a webquest (level 1) About Saint Patrick http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/patrick/history.html http://www.wilstar.net/holidays/patrick.htm http://www.theholidayspot.com/patrick/historyofpatrick.htm http://www.twilightbridge.com/hobbies/festivals/patrick/history.htm When did he live?

In the fourth century BC In the fifth century AD In the fourth century AD

When did he die? Why is he famous?

About the celebration today http://www.holidays.net/stpattys/customs.htm http://www.theholidayspot.com/patrick/celebration.htm http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/NYC/newyorkcity.htm http://www.inj.or.jp/index_e.html Saint Patrick’s Day is on

March 17th March 1st May 17th

Where is St Patrick’s Day celebrated? On that day, in Chicago

They recite the Pledge of Allegiance They do nothing special They colour the river green

About Ireland http://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/ireland/ http://www.enchantedlearning.com/europe/ireland/flag.shtml http://www.iol.ie/%7Ediscover/fx.htm http://www.irlgov.ie/aboutireland/eng/irstate.asp How many countries are on the island of Ireland?(Give the names) What is the capital of Ireland? What are the colours on the Irish flag? (colour the flag) What are the official languages in Ireland? What is the Irish colour? What currency do they use in Northern Ireland? In the Republic of Ireland?

About the Irish folklore http://www.irelandseye.com/animation/explorer/leprechaun.html http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/patrick/history.html http://www.theholidayspot.com/patrick/shamrock.htm What is the name of this character? Describe him.

What is it?

Help a century= 100 years BC = Before Christ AD = Anno Domini (after the year 0)

Currency : in the US, the currency is the dollar

Note down all the words associated with Saint Patrick’s Day :